Meet Our Dentists at Kew Dentistry

The Kew Dentistry dental team is here to make sure that you have a wonderful experience when you visit our practice. Dentistry is a multifaceted profession, and our team stay up to date on the latest within the field to give you effective, efficient and pain-free care from our collaborative efforts.

Dr Joe Xanthopoulos, Dentist

BDSc (Hons) (Melbourne)

Dr Joe Xanthopoulos received his Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Melbourne, graduating in 2000 with honours. Always learning, Joe continues to take professional development courses, completing courses such as Invisalign, Lingual Braces, Implants and All on 4.

As the Senior Dentist and owner of Kew Dentistry, Joe strives to bring patients exceptional care and makes putting a smile on their faces his number one priority.

When he isn’t creating beautiful smiles in the practice, Dr Joe is a big sports fan who enjoys watching and attending matches. He is also a devoted father and husband to his three daughters and loving wife.

Dr Jeff Mok, Dentist

BDSc (Melbourne)

Born and raised in Melbourne, it’s no surprise that Dr Jeff Mok choose to complete his Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Melbourne, graduating in 1996. After finishing his schooling, Jeff continued his own professional development in order to provide patients with the absolute best service, including taking courses in Invisalign, Lingual Braces and Implants.

Now, with two decades of experience under his belt, Jeff provides general and cosmetic dental services for patients and families in Kew, crafting beautiful smiles and lasting relationships along the way.

Outside of the office, Jeff enjoys cycling, traveling and spending time with his family and friends.

Dr Gianni Bramante, Dentist

B.BioSc (Hons), DDS, PhD, GC.ALL, (Melbourne)

With a father who worked as a doctor, Dr Gianni Bramante knew that he wanted to go into the healthcare field and inspire change in others. ‘’I knew I didn’t want to work in medicine and saw dentistry as a hands-on profession that would continually challenge me with rapidly changing technology and techniques.”

Gianni joined Kew Dentistry after a comprehensive education. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science, a Ph.D. from Austin Health and has completed the Doctor of Dental Surgery programme at the University of Melbourne.

He takes regular continuing education courses on a variety of subjects to stay ahead of the latest research in dentistry, as well as holds membership in various organisations:

The Australian Dental Association

The Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch

The Australian Society of Endodontology

The Australian Society of Special Care in Dentistry

When he’s not helping patients improve their oral health, Gianni enjoys soccer, golf, skiing, travelling and spending time with his friends and family.

Dr Maia Val Morbida, Dentist

BDSc (Hons) (Melbourne)

Like Jeff and Joe, Maia graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2000, completing a Bachelor of Dental Science with honours. In addition to a degree, Maia continues a love of learning through participating in a number of continuing education courses.

Outside of the practice, Maia enjoys traveling, attending sporting events and spending time with her two children.

Dr Rishi Mehra, Anaesthetist

MBBS, FANZCA, PgDipEcho, Diplomate of NBE

Receive comfortable sedation dentistry in our advanced surgical theatre from Dr Risha Mehra. He has worked as a staff consultant anaesthetist in the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the Alfred Hospital and is a Perioperative Medicine Short Course Convenor and Senior Lecturer at Monash University.

Further, Risha is a diplomate of the National Board of Echocardiography and has completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic anaesthesia in Ontario, Canada. With a charming persona and relaxed approach, he ensures your maximum safety and comfort as well as a quick recovery from procedures under sedation.

Brent Smart, Dental Prosthetist

Adv. Diploma in Dental Prosthetics (Melbourne)

Working with some of the best dental specialists to fine-tune his skills, Brent brings the art of Dental Prosthetics to our dedicated on-site laboratory. A focus on his field has brought him around the world to train, including a tutorship under Master Dental Technician Jurge Stuck.

With over a decade of experience, Kew Dentistry benefits from Brent’s focus on All-on-4® dentistry. His meticulous attention to detail gives you the perfect smile!